GO TO PRIMERS

For me priming is a key part of my makeup routine, and yes I know people say moisturising is just as good as using a primer. But I just feel like my makeup stays in place so much better and doesn't end up patchy. My skin is combination and changes due to the weather so I have lots of different formulas so I can switch it up due to my skin on the day. So here are my favourites.

The Ordinary High-Spreadability Fluid Primer | £5.50

Everyone raved about the silicone primer from The Ordinary but at first I couldn't get hold of that so I ordered this one to try and I have been impressed. This has a really smooth texture that applies nicely and smoothes out my skin for foundation application. Although there is one thing that I can't stand and thats the smell, it is so vile but I can put up with it as I really like the formula of this.

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer | £20.00 (10ml)

This is one of the best primers I have tried but it is just so damn expensive so I use it sparingly. I find that this literally puts a veil over my skin smoothing out every pore and imperfection and allowing my foundation to glide on beautifully. The one good thing about this is that you do only need a tiny amount do I'm hoping my mini bottle will last a while.

Too Faced Hangover Primer | £27.00

If I'm having a dry skin day then this is my go to as its just so hydrating for my skin. It is infused with coconut water for hydration and keeps doing so all day. The formula of this is almost a creamy gel so it feels nice and moisturising on my skin. Its not the best at smooth my skin but still helps keep my makeup locked in place all day.

Boots Time Delay Flawless Primer | £5.00

This one is an unexpected favourite for me as I picked it up on a whim but its such a good one for evening out my skin tone and adding a glow to it from the light diffusing particles. This formula is smooth and silicone like so it smoothes out all my pores and fine lines.

Benefit POREfessional Face Primer | £26.00

It's taken me a while to try anything from this range but I'm loving this primer. It's a lightweight silky balm that smoothes my skin out amazingly and minimises the look of any pores. The product has a slight nude tint to it but Benefit says this is translucent, although I feel that it does even out my skin tone.

Chanel Le Blanc De Chanel Illuminating Base | £33.00

This is my go to base to brighten my skin tone and help illumination from underneath my foundation. This sheer formula acts a light source on the skin bringing the light in and reflecting it back out. This is a creamy formula that also helps moisturise my skin as well as brightening. I haven't actually noticed it keep my makeup in place for too much longer but is doesn't end up patchy like it can without a primer.

The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Reviver | £17.00

I am a big fan of the Vitamin C range and this is a really lovely products to wear underneath my foundation for radiance and a silky smooth finish. The formula is a smooth almost silicone formula that smoothes out my skin and allowing my foundation to apply smoothly over it, whilst also radiating through my foundation.

What are you favourite primers?

xo